In His Loving Arms

A message of Hope for the parent of the wandering child...

Some words from our Father,

My heart aches with yours as your children stray from the teachings of Me that you so lovingly instilled in them. My eye has not turned away from them. There are lessons each one must learn so that they will come to better understand Who I am and who I have created them to be. Just like you, they will come back. I have them in My Loving Arms. Trust Me and draw hope and faith from My Words.

Prov 22:6 (MSG)

Point your kids in the right direction - when they're old they won't be lost.

Isa 43:4-7 (MSG)

That's how much you mean to me! That's how much I love you! I'd sell off the whole world to get you back, trade the creation just for you. So don't be afraid: I'm with you. I'll round up all your scattered children, pull them in from east and west. I'll send orders north and south: 'Send them back. Return my sons from distant lands, my daughters from faraway places. I want them back, every last one who bears my name, every man, woman, and child Whom I created for my glory, yes, personally formed and made each one.

Isa 43:1b (MSG)

Don't be afraid, I've redeemed you. I've called your name. You're mine.

I feel God wants to encourage you dear friends today, especially during this Christmas Season not to loose heart. God is at work in your child’s life. He has not given up on them. Draw on His strength that He gives you from the Holy Spirit. You are His instruments and have had to make some tough choices on their behalf. The road of a parent is not an easy one and sometimes it can be very lonely.

Don’t let the enemy consume you with despair, hopelessness and fear. Don’t let him distract you from the Word of Truth. God’s promises are Yes and Amen. Rejoice in the Lord, in His Faithfulness. Remember we walk by faith.

Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Still in His Loving Arms

Love unconditionally with His Love. Entrust your child with Jesus. Continue to pray for their protection and their hearts to be turned back to Him, step back and worship Him for He is worthy to be praised.

Nothing is too difficult for our God. He loves them and us so much that He came down to earth to reconcile us back to Himself. Don’t give up, don’t loose heart and remember they are Still in His Loving Arms.

Love and Blessings from your sister Pam.

What is faith?

Pledge of Faith- by Beth Moore

• God is Who He says He is.
• God can do what He says He can do.
• I am who God says I am.
• I can do all things through Christ.
• God's Word is alive and active in me.

God has used Beth's studies in my walk with Him in so many great ways. Her series on Believing God was so powerful at just the right time to build up my faith. We were encouraged to memorize this Pledge of Faith and have it sink in to build up our faith.

Is your faith a bit weak today? Do you really believe God is Who He says He is and that He can do what He says He can do?

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Heb 11:1 (NIV)

We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Cor 5:7 (NIV)

A life of faith involves trust and belief. When you put a seed in the ground and you are told it's a tomato plant, that's what you expect to grow. Not a bell pepper. You are trusting and believing that the person who labeled the package or gave the seed to you knows for sure that what they are giving you is what you are expecting to come out of the ground.

When we put our faith in God we must have that same trust and belief. Where do we find the labels of what to expect to see grow in our lives, the Word of God. Where do we learn about Who the person is that is planting the seed in our heart, the Word of God. Where do we find out what will develop in us and grow from us, the Word of God.

When you have doubts, when you have questions, when you need your faith built up, go to the Word of God. Let Jesus speak to you through His spoken Words written on paper. Let His Love letters warm your aching heart. Let His Holy Spirit remind you through out the day of His great love for you. He has it all under control and He has a plan for your life.

Jesus does not say that we won't go through trials but that He will be with us when we do.

6 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you." Deut 31:6

I find great comfort in reading His Word and believing He can do and will do what He says He will do. I believe that there is a higher purpose in all situations that I encounter. A scripture that always helps to build me up when my faith starts waver is Romans 8:28

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (NIV)

Is your faith being challenged today? Trust and believe that He is Who He says He is, The Great Physician and Healer, The Great Provider, The Great Creator, Our Comforter, Our Peace, Our Hope for Eternal Life!

29 Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed (spoken to Thomas); blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed (US)." John 20:29 (NIV)

Put your faith where it will produce life within you. Put your faith in Jesus today. Let Him water that seed within you and receive His Peace. Surrender all of your cares to Him, trust and believe that there is a plan for your life today. He will give you all you need to make it through the day, one day at a time, moment by moment.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, please help us to put our trust in You. We don't understand all the things we are going through today. Help us to believe that You have a purpose in every situation. Help us to hear Your Words of comfort and wisdom as we step out in faith, one step at time. Be our strength Lord in our times of weakness. We surrender all to You and say Come Lord Jesus, have Your way in our lives today, in Jesus Name, Amen!